CZECH FIRM TO MANUFACTURE TRACTORS IN IRAQI KURDISTAN

[Wiljor]

Iraq, May 3, 2017 

Czech company Zetor is reported to be planning to set up a tractor assembly plant in Iraqi Kurdistan in 2020, using parts imported from the Czech Republic.

According to Rudaw, the company will set up an entire new division on the KRI by 2030.

A spokesperson for the KRG’s Ministry of Agriculture said that initially, Zetor will import 100 fully-manufactured tractors which will be Kurdish farmers at subsided prices.

A contract is expected in the coming months.

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http://iraqdailyjournal.com/story-z15222701

[gregp]

Big move for the Kurds. Thanks!

[10 YEARS LATER]

1 hour ago, gregp said:

Big move for the Kurds. Thanks!

 

Aside from manufacturing " tractors " the Czech Republic also manufactures - see link provided 

 

http://www.armsvos.cz    These vehicles would come in mighty handy in that part of the world.